Shibutz vs spreadsheets
A fair look at where Excel and Google Sheets still work for class lists, and the point where a placement engine earns its keep.
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Compare class placement approaches without the sales spin.
If you are weighing spreadsheets, manual placement, or another tool against Shibutz, start here. Each comparison names the tradeoffs plainly, including the cases where you do not need Shibutz at all.
Published comparisons
On the roadmap
These comparisons are scoped and coming next. We publish each one only after the claims are verified and refreshed, not before.
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Shibutz vs manual placement
How index cards, sticky notes, and staff meetings compare to a rules-based placement workflow.
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Class list software compared
A category overview of how class list and student placement tools differ, and how to choose.
Prefer to see it on your own roster?
The Free plan lets you import one class list, set your rules, and generate a placement before deciding anything. No comparison beats trying it with your own students.